US authorities warn of dealer-page cloning scam offering non-existent cars

US commercial authorities issued a warning about a scam that clones legitimate dealer pages, using images, logos, and attractive offers to deceive buyers into paying for cars that do not exist. The warning highlights a growing fraud trend in the automotive market, though specific scale and jurisdictions are not detailed. This matters as it signals increased consumer risk in online vehicle purchases and potential need for regulatory or platform responses.